consultancy and part of financial brokerage ICAP, has partnered
with leasing advisors UniLink in a recently signed deal.
The partnership will see the organisations working together but
as separate entities.
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“Yes, we will remain independent,” said Karl Adams, director at
Butlers.
“Basically, the tie-in means that if our budgetary appraisal for
a client comes down on the side of a leasing option we have access
to a broader spectrum of financial solutions through our
relationship with UniLink,” he added.
For Ian Blower, director at UniLink, the arrangement is a “good
fit” and continues the already close working relationship between
the two.
“Butlers’ core treasury management business lies in the public
sector, while UniLink has a dedicated arm catering for local
authorities’ asset finance requirements.”
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By GlobalDataBlower also points to legislation such as the Prudential Code
whereby councils have to show explicit regard when procuring for,
among others, value for money and stewardship of assets.
“Essentially, councils like to deal with one company, and that’s
what the partnership provides – a full service agency.”
